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Matthew Stevens

Joined: Oct 1, 2019

VIDEO: Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood on New Assistant Coach Chester Frazier
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VIDEO: Illini Head Coach Brad Underwood on New Assistant Coach Chester Frazier

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood spoke to local and statewide media via Zoom video on May 11 after hiring Chester Frazier as a new assistant coach to his Illini staff.

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VIDEO: New Illini Assistant Coach Chester Frazier Meets With Media
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VIDEO: New Illini Assistant Coach Chester Frazier Meets With Media

New Illinois assistant coach Chester Frazier met with local and statewide media on May 11 less than a week after agreeing to join Brad Underwood's coaching staff.

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Chester Frazier Agrees to Join Brad Underwood’s Coaching Staff at Illinois
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Chester Frazier Agrees to Join Brad Underwood’s Coaching Staff at Illinois

Former Illini Chester Frazier has agreed to join the Illinois coaching staff following three seasons as the associate head coach at Virginia Tech.

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Illini Football Scholarship Chart - Bielema's Program with Future Roster Flexibility
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Illini Football Scholarship Chart - Bielema's Program with Future Roster Flexibility

Despite a very active offseason, the University of Illinois football program under new head coach Bret Bielema still has a lot of roster and scholarship flexibility for future seasons.

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VIDEO: Illini Coach Bret Bielema Recaps 2021 Spring Practice Season
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VIDEO: Illini Coach Bret Bielema Recaps 2021 Spring Practice Season

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema conducted his spring practice recap media conference on May 4.

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Illini Coach Bret Bielema Confirms Isaiah Williams Moving From QB to WR
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Illini Coach Bret Bielema Confirms Isaiah Williams Moving From QB to WR

Isaiah Williams, a one-time highly recruited quarterback signee by the Illini, is permanently moving to wide receiver for the upcoming 2021 season.

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SOURCE: Illini Assistant Coach Ronald 'Chin' Coleman Leaving for Kentucky
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SOURCE: Illini Assistant Coach Ronald 'Chin' Coleman Leaving for Kentucky

According to Cats Pause, the Kentucky 247Sports.com affiliate, Ronald “Chin” Coleman has informed the Illini head coach he'll be joining Orlando Antigua on John Calipari's coaching staff at UK.

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'No, he’s not going to Illinois': E.J. Liddell’s Father Issues Denial of Report Son is Considering a Transfer
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'No, he’s not going to Illinois': E.J. Liddell’s Father Issues Denial of Report Son is Considering a Transfer

In an exclusive interview with The Columbus Dispatch, Liddell’s father, Eric, refuted the factual claim of Champaign (Ill.) News-Gazette columnist Loren Tate.

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Illini UDFA Notebook: Jacksonville Signs Imatorbhebhe; Eifler Signs with Jets
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Illini UDFA Notebook: Jacksonville Signs Imatorbhebhe; Eifler Signs with Jets

Illinois wide receiver Josh Imatorbhebhe and linebacker Milo Eifler signed an NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars and the New York Jets respectively on Saturday night.

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Steelers Hope Kendrick Green Can Win Starting Center Job in 2021
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Steelers Hope Kendrick Green Can Win Starting Center Job in 2021

Former Illini OL Kendrick Green got a welcome phone call from Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger less than 48 hours after being drafted by Steelers.

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Illini CB Nate Hobbs Picked by Las Vegas Raiders in 5th Round
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Illini CB Nate Hobbs Picked by Las Vegas Raiders in 5th Round

Illinois cornerback Nate Hobbs is selected by the Las Vegas Raiders with the 167th overall pick in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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Illini OL Kendrick Green Picked in 3rd Round by Pittsburgh
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Illini OL Kendrick Green Picked in 3rd Round by Pittsburgh

Illinois offensive guard Kendrick Green was selected in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft with the 87th overall pick.

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